press time

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noun

the time at which a pressrun begins, especially that of a newspaper.

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Origin of press time

First recorded in 1925–30

Words nearby press time

pressrun, press secretary, press section, press stud, press the flesh, press time, presstitute, press-up, pressure, pressure altimeter, pressure altitude

How to use press time in a sentence

As of press time, some trails, campsites, and businesses are closed due to Covid-19 precautions.
The Ultimate Acadia National Park Travel Guide|Virginia M. Wright|February 8, 2021|Outside Online
Though RE8's YouTube reveal is capped at 30 fps as of press time, Capcom sent us footage of the game running at 60 fps—presumably on PlayStation 5, the console that was shouted most loudly through the gameplay reveal presentation.
Resident Evil VIII gets May release date, massive preview, playable demo|Sam Machkovech|January 21, 2021|Ars Technica
Fortunately, that outcome has yet to happen, as the moratorium has been extended—at press time, until January 31, 2021.
In 2021, a new wave of evictions could also fuel a rise in COVID cases|Kat Eschner|January 4, 2021|Popular-Science
At press time, a single bitcoin was valued at about US $23,300.
Why did bitcoin’s price surge more than 200% this year?|Lila MacLellan|December 24, 2020|Quartz

This part of the VR mode is the one that runs the most efficiently, as of press time.
Microsoft Flight Simulator in VR: A turbulent start for wide-open skies|Sam Machkovech|December 23, 2020|Ars Technica
As of press time, no charges have been filed against Pastor McFarland.
Alabama Church Says HIV-Positive Preacher Slept With Flock|Matthew Paul Turner|October 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
More detailed methodology information was not provided to The Daily Beast by press time.
Teens Don't Know HIV Is an STD|Russell Saunders|August 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As of press time, Cardosa had not publicly responded to the allegations.
Woman Accuses Alleged Rapist Teacher On YouTube|Lizzie Crocker|January 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A request for comment to the company went unanswered as of press time.
Meet Yoel Weisshaus, the Hasidic Face of American Apparel|Nina Strochlic|September 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
At press time, the Lewinsky lot had already received a single bid for $2,500.
Monica Lewinsky's Black Nightgown is Up for Auction|Misty White Sidell|June 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Over the hills he went with giant strides and arrived at the office of Jack's Journal just at press time.
Pieces of Hate|Heywood Broun
We don't want to make ourselves obnoxious, but it's almost press-time for the next edition, and we've got to know what's doing.
No. 13 Washington Square|Leroy Scott
Things were always so hurried until press time, and then the rush was over.
Joan of the Journal|Helen Diehl Olds
A glance at his watch had shown him press time was drawing perilously close.
Hellhounds of the Cosmos|Clifford Donald Simak
He expected Blind Charlie to leave; in fact, he wanted him to go, for it lacked but a quarter of an hour of press time.
Counsel for the Defense|Leroy Scott